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Govermance
At KCL tennis, we are proud to provide and maintain industry-leading standards of governance for all of our members within the university tennis sector.
At the heart of this good governance are robust policies that promote the welfare of all our members; they are entitled to play tennis free from harm in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
Whether you are a committee member or a player, safeguarding is the responsibility of everyone at KCL tennis.
KCL tennis’s Safeguarding policy reflects this commitment to safeguarding and how we go above and beyond to protect our members.
We also follow and work closely with KCLSU and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to comply with the British Tennis safeguarding guidelines and policies
Our Coaching Team are all highly qualified, experienced, and LTA Accredited. They have all undergone safeguarding training, first aid training and DBS checks.
Guidance on reporting a concern
Reporting a Safeguarding concern within a tennis environment
Reporting a Safeguarding concern outside a the tennis environment
Allegations of abuse or poor practice must be reported to the Safeguarding Lead as soon as possible. Anyone who raises an allegation or complaint will be listened to seriously and treated with dignity and respect.
In the event that the Safeguarding Leads cannot be contacted, concerns can be reported to the LTA Safeguarding Team on 0208 487 7000 or safeguarding@LTA.org.uk.
https://safeguardingconcern.lta.org.uk/
In an emergency, concerns should always be reported to the police by dialling 999.
Please see below our Diversity and Inclusion Policy, which underpins our club vision of 'inclusive by design' and mission of providing every student with the opportunity to enjoy their university experience through tennis.